SalamAir

SalamAir is identified here by the legal name Estonian Air, the Estonian carrier founded in 1991 following the country’s restoration of independence. Historically associated with the Estonian state and later with Scandinavian airline interests, it served as a nationally important operator linking Estonia with business and leisure markets elsewhere in Europe.

Tallinn was the airline’s primary hub and the centre of its network, followed by Helsinki, Saint Petersburg, Vilnius and Amsterdam among its busiest departure points. Its 44 routes covered 20 destinations across 15 countries, with notable services to Brussels, Copenhagen, Hannover, Joensuu, Jyvaskyla, Kyiv and London as well as neighbouring Nordic and Baltic cities.

Aircraft associated with the operation included the Canadair Regional Jet 900, Embraer ERJ-170 and Saab SF-340. These regional types were suited to relatively thin short-haul routes and offered smaller cabins than mainline narrow-body jets. Service arrangements varied by aircraft and route, so travellers could encounter different seating, baggage capacity and onboard amenities across the network.

The airline was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, although commercial partnerships could provide connections beyond its own destinations. Its loyalty relationship was with EuroBonus, the Scandinavian Airlines frequent-flyer programme, allowing eligible passengers to earn or use benefits under the applicable fare and partnership rules rather than through a separate proprietary scheme.

The network’s main strength was direct regional connectivity through Tallinn, particularly on routes that might otherwise require a connection at a larger European hub. A practical challenge was the mixed regional fleet, which could mean limited overhead-bin space and less consistency between flights. Estonian Air ceased operations in 2015, so this directory information describes its historical network rather than a currently bookable airline service.